Review: Viking sword by Ronin - Tough and affordable

** Specifications **
Overall length: 91 cm / 36 in
Blade length: 75.5 cm / 29.72 in
Grip length: 11 cm / 4.33 in
Blade thickness: 6 mm, with a slight distal taper to 4.75 mm near the tip.
Weight: 1163 g / 2.5 lbs
Hilt assembly: Peened
Steel: Unknown, but probably 1075 spring steel?
Price: $250
** Pros / Cons **
Solid construction, strong hilt assembly
Good weight and balance
Very good edge geometry, cuts well
Affordable price, especially for the quality
Unpleasant hand shock when chopping, due to vibration in the grip
Relatively soft steel, can bend (but increased toughness)
Sticky residue in the scabbard
** Verdict **
So far I haven't seen too many budget priced ($200-300) Viking era sword reproductions on the market that I'm comfortable recommending. But this is definitely one of them. It's well made, handles nicely, and can stand up to abuse.
Although this sword is not designed with historical accuracy in mind actually doesn't seem too far off from something like a Peterson type K, and the dimensions are within an appropriate range for the Viking era.
Overall quite a decent sword, well worth the money.
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[@svartfrasr9755]

Wait wait wait... you're telling me that thing's pommel was supposed to be five pommels...? Five chances to end him rightly? Approved.

[@the_rover1]

a classic lindybeige. love it

[@TheTimbs_]

A third fist

[@mattmanbrownbro]

Dude, you censored a curse word with a sword drop sound. That's just badass.

[@Skallagrim]

+Matthew Brown I don't normally censor anything, but this seemed appropriate. :)

[@riccardospqr44]

+Skallagrim Hi Skall, I'm wonderimg about buying a balisong, or butterfly knife. I'd be glad you to give me your opinion about it, as you have a longer experience than me with knives. P.S. Thank you for your work, I've learned a lot watching your videos and I really appreciate what you do. So keep it going and greetings from northern Italy ;)

[@Epicmonk117]

Stabbard: a scabbard with a pointy end

[@CCnowhere]

+Epicmonk117 Very useful for after you've thrown your pommel.

[@JooJingleTHISISLEGIT]

+Epicmonk117 Correction: After throwing your pommel your opponent is ended rightly, so you wouldn't throw your entire sword.

[@Epicmonk117]

Joo Jingle I don't think a flying pommel is NEARLY as deadly as a flying sword. Also, Skal did a video on sword throwing a while back, so I was referencing that.

[@raphaelambrosiuscosteau8763]

+Joo Jingle Throwing the sword will end them extra rightly, in the event that there are two adversaries that need ending rightly or in the event that the pommel didn't quite end him rightly enough.

[@JooJingleTHISISLEGIT]

google botnet subject #120543955 I _do_ suppose this is the subject of worldwide debate, as it is the most important issue of our day. However, the sword would easily weigh down the pommel, reducing accuracy and damage. Personally I keep a pouch of pommels at my hip, so I can throw however many I need based on my "ending them rightly" needs. *EDIT: (If you haven't already, look up "end them rightly" and watch skalls video on throwing pommels. It's pretty funny)

[@scholagladiatoria]

Interesting comments on the handshake grip and grip length - I think I'll make another video about this. I try to avoid grips as long as 11cm personally (for this type of sword) as I think it leads to lazy technique - or rather trying to use this era of sword like a later arming sword. And I truly believe that these hilts are designed that way for specific reasons, not just to hurt our hands :-)

[@brokenursa9986]

+scholagladiatoria It would be really cool to see some sparring matches of your students using Viking-era techniques, if you could pull that off. You could have them use some of the tricks from Thrand's videos.

[@Skallagrim]

+scholagladiatoria Yeah, for me the Albion Berserkr pretty much requires a handshake grip to be effective, unless I do kind of T-rex cuts with short reach, but even then it doesn't feel quite right. This one is the opposite, it makes anything but an arming sword style grip uncomfortable.

[@scholagladiatoria]

+Skallagrim Would you say that the pommel is basically the wrong shape? It looks more block-like than it should for the type, but it's always hard to see precisely without handling personally.

[@thatchannel195]

I much prefer Gladii to Viking style hilts

[@rotellam]

Thanks for reviewing these more affordable swords along with the high end ones. I've begun collecting a bit myself and I don't have a fortune to sink into it so it's nice to get some recommendations from you on more economical weapons.

[@John-lr3ix]

And as always thanks to you for another great video. (I'm always impressed by how honest you are about things that have been sent to you)

[@dudewithlaptop8663]

Samael Exorcist right makes it so you can actually trust his reviews

[@Mariuspersem]

Viking Sword By Ronin Does not compute

[@poseenm]

Petiton to rename scabbards to stabbards.

[@theliveing]

Good luck.

[@poseenm]

+theliveing Why not, just add a point to the end and boom. They're now stabbards.

[@JooJingleTHISISLEGIT]

+Poseenm41997 I'll sign it.

[@thatchannel195]

@@mustysheep3977 you have issues

[@HeathenFilms90]

I

[@vaasmontenegro8303]

> No pommel throwing 0/10 - IGN

[@mattmanbrownbro]

If it's peened, you could throw the sword pommel first. :D

[@Ryanorzone]

+Vaas Montenegro Funny and original joke.

[@vaasmontenegro8303]

***** HILARIOUS AND ORIGINAL.

[@vaasmontenegro8303]

Matthew Brown Hello again to you too Matt.

[@arpioisme]

+Vaas Montenegro no pommel throwing = definition of insanity

[@McMeatBag]

This looks like the best value in swords I've ever seen. The quality seems way above that price point.

[@CoffeeSnep]

6:46 One of the cleanest cuts I've ever seen.

[@helenwrong6363]

Literally a critical hit

[@pbsoccer2]

When I "sheath and unsheathe" I get white residue too XD

[@TheCrusader1099]

Hi Skall! I think that these stuff on the tip of the blade, when you draw it out of the scabbard, is wax! I have that stuff on 2 of my swords,too......doesnt matter, its only cosmetical..... i put a hanger with pipe cleaner on it in the scabbard....works good....greets from germany!

[@a_pathy]

Like so people can see.

[@cbr600rrturbo]

neighbor.. ( hunny that guys out their again swinging swords, get the children inside! ) lol

[@planescaped]

I practice in the cul-de-sac in front of my house. I've had the police called on me twice despite it being totally legal where I live. XD I've legit had this happen to me, though only for the first 2 years after I moved in. After 2 years the neighbors finally realized that maybe I wasn't going to kill everyone. >__>

[@wolfgangzero3006]

Hey tac nice to see you here 😊

[@kurtschmidt5005]

You all need to plant fast growing evergreen trees! Solves the annoying neighbor problem!!

[@NohorseRU]

I mean, if you sharpen that reinforcing metal tip on the end of the scabbard, you could potentially make it into a stabbard.

[@MolagBBallin]

Lol

[@MouseAndShiraz]

Sounds like a very decent starter sword for someone who was looking at getting into functional as opposed to decorative swords. Simple design, good and sturdy so it'll survive mistakes, has the appropriate balance, and the blade is easy to maintain. For 250 bucks, it's not even a massive commitment.

[@Spectacular_Insanity]

That cut at around 6:50 was pretty sweet. Love how the carton just stayed there after slicing clean through it. :D

[@tspmoto1134]

Your facial expressions while cutting is the key to success! I found Cutting while sticking my tongue out slightly to the left gives me the best results

[@Icathiann]

I always giggle at the slow-mo milk jug cuts. To hell with you lactose!

[@rush4in]

+Icathiann You, sir, just made my day! xD

[@vernalwarrior23]

i'm lactose intolerant... this should be my motto

[@TheSubso]

I saw a comment under your Video saying that you should use another term for viking etc. and after that I started this video and hear you saying that. Its nice to see that you take the comments under videos into account and that you do a good job explaining everything and why you just name it viking sword. Keep that good work going :)

[@kizarze]

Awesome review, as usual. The "residue" on the end of your blade from the inside of the scabbard is wax. Wax is often used on wood to help preserve it, and I speculate that for the purpose of a scabbard, is probably better than a modern liquid sealer or oil.

[@Nekotamer]

YES, the time has come, at last you dropped something with a sword in camera!!!! my life is now complete.

[@Skallagrim]

+FailedPoliSaint Except that I didn't drop it... gravity did. :)

[@clothar23]

Personally I've always thought with these kind of swords the handle length on high quality ones would have been customized to their specific user. This is because they are intended to fit tightly within a single hand.

[@tonyengelbrecht5147]

Holy shit, you weren't kidding when you said really nice cut. That was an amazing cut.

[@munky342]

I appreciate you disclosing where the sword came from Skall. One of the reasons I come here is because I feel I can trust your opinion.

[@gypsyemperor7535]

Matt Easton approves

[@JimRiven]

+Tom New Full anal he calls it! It's just mild pedantry :)

[@NEHVATAKA]

+Tom New who is Matt Easton?

[@JimRiven]

NEHVATAKA He runs the Scholagladiatoria HEMA channel here on youtube. It's a running joke between people who subscribe to both channels, Skall and Matt both follow each other too, so that's always fun :)

[@NEHVATAKA]

Jim Riven aaaa i now that channel. The bald guy? i sow some videos with him

[@JimRiven]

NEHVATAKA That's the fella :)

[@Doomfullord]

I'm going to try and remember this sword. It looks very much like a sword that's within my style-liking, price range, and wants and may just be the first quality sword I'll try to collect over the years.

[@Galvantez]

Did you ever go about purchasing it?

[@puma0085]

Nice review skall. This sword could be something for me as i wanted to start my sword collection with an Viking era sword. Keep up that great work.

[@peterthomson3031]

I own this sword and it is awesome. If anyone is looking for a durable, strong and nice looking blade overall its very nice. I wouldn't say that the blade is historically accurate at all, but it has been very enjoyable to own as my first sword!

[@Crytica.]

Rapiers, Scimitars, sabers and nordic swords are all so awesome :)

[@edthealpinedude8933]

wow the construction is actually really tough for the price :D I like it! Skall, you have no idea how hard it is to get a sword where I live, be grateful sir, be grateful XD

[@TheVanillaface00]

thanks Skall...Im highly anticipating the albion viking sword review

[@aceofr3ap3r21]

When the pommel digged into your hand, I felt that bro

[@frianklippelaar7331]

when you are talking about other swords that are usually thicker and blunt that includes battle ready swords for reenactment(they dont allow sharp edged blades everywhere).great review :-)

[@talkingblades8227]

Excellent review - and very thorough. I'm hoping to purchase my first sword in the near future - and i want it to be a viking sword in this price range. Thanks!

[@ugur7012]

It is always interesting to watch your videos keep it up

[@93tdreamer]

Skal, I must compliment you on your commentary about steel quality and bending in period swords. There is actual at least one instance in one of the Eddas where a warrior's sword bends from use in combat. The warrior, of course, does the sensible thing, bracing the blade and straightening it with his foot so that he may continue fighting.

[@bernardorodero8374]

I love this revews, please keep'em comming!!!

[@thomaslance5428]

First, a comment: wow, I just noticed you have over 400k subs. A guy who shows off swords has that many people following him. Awesome. You seem a good source for fantasy reference based on "Viking" stuff.

[@CrimsonHelldrake]

IDK why I like watching you talk about swords so much seein how I am never going to get into sword fighting...

[@jello788]

9:05 thank you for not editing this out LOL

[@jonathancheesman8385]

6:42 really shows the importance of sharpness. Highly recommend!

[@gh0un]

Just found your channel and im loving your vids. Also your accent is quite fascinating. It does remind me of my very own German accent, but somehow with a twist which I can't quite put my finger on. Anyways, props to you and your channel.

[@JetConvoy]

I like how Skall analyzes things....

[@thecomfyknight5594]

That Ending! also, great cutting!

[@jacoblucas4259]

In regards to battlefield abuse: I remember quite distinctly from my perusal of Viking Sagas that, quite regularly, people would have to rebend their swords in combat. I remember quite specifically one Viking warrior who, in the midst of fighting one hundred or so enemies (He was a Viking, of course) he had to stop every now and then and stand on his sword to straighten it out.

[@thomasrobinson8789]

Notable exceptions would ah e been the crucible steel swords (I think they’re called Ulfbert swords). High end, peak technology for their time.

[@PodCap24]

09:30 I noticed the scabbard belts have loops so you can adjust it so the blade is pointed more upwards.

[@ImezameI]

regular footage playing in 60fps is mindblowing, skall suddenly got 3 times as smooth as usual

[@CesarIsaacPerez]

Great hoodie! I love your logo.

[@RyanHamley-cl6en]

Picked this Hog up now in 2025 for 66 bucks American. Thanks Skull for your opinion. It's a great cheap sword.

[@ThatOddGeek]

Hey Skallagrim, It would be very interesting to see how you sharpen sword and generally care for them. I don't personally own any due to local laws and also lack of funds, but they fascinate me all the same. Thanks for all the time and effort you put into your videos! Keep it up :)

[@mrjamieson4741]

I just got recommended this video randomly but this sword looks good in your hand meant to be

[@Pendraeg]

Nice review. I posted one recently on the SBG Forum. I think it would probably handle a bit better if the grip were shorter/more historically accurate. I picked mine up in October from the SBG Sword Store for $214 with shipping. Also, Mathew Jensen posted a destructive testing of this sword that is pretty impressive. I also agree with you regarding the residue from the scabbard and the relatively worthlessness of the belt and suspension system. Overall, though, a great sword for the money, IMVHO.

[@ToastiLP]

Hey skall, would be awesome if you could make a video about the topic what the japanese really used as battle weapons, maybe if they had swords that were more suited for battle against armed foes, would be very interesting

[@fanta4897]

+red toasti Well, they had armour and they used katanas against it, but their armour was not as advanced as european plate armour from let's say 14th century.

[@tightlikeweed9735]

+red toasti naginata and yari. big stationary shields, bow and arrow, early firearms.

[@Bingus_dal_futuro]

+red toasti What about the Nagamaki? It sure has a peculiar design. A katana blade on a pole. I would like to know what Skall think of it. (Also, my favourite weapons on "Mount and Blade:Gekokujo Mod")

[@germanoverlord8655]

I bet you leveled DEX, you filthy casul.

[@nextlifeonearth]

+Johan “WithaHornthIsTimE” v Half the weapons/armour you mention generally wasn't used by the samurai and the other they stopped using. Bow and arrow were pretty popular though, being disused in Edo in favour of the yari and eventually being replaced with the katana altogether.

[@chabis]

One important point is always missing: does it cut cheese? :-P

[@duksingchau8948]

+Peter Guhl No, it doesn't.

[@NDOhioan]

It cuts it quietly. Watch out.

[@kolgerdoomsword1737]

Out of all the european style swords I like the viking style the most, Awesome sword bro!

[@Khaz8969]

another war against plastic, another victory.

[@salottin]

Good freebie! You can use the stabbard as a secondary puncturing weapon!

[@luxaeterna100]

I did buy this Sword the spring of 2016, i still have it and it is a really nice and good Sword. I bought it after seen this video. I am going to bu more in the future but now as a young adult i have other things i have to spend my money on im affriad.

[@DarkestVidya]

I adore your videos, try are great and I've been watching for a while and only recently subscribed. Perhaps you could do some sword fighting technique basics.... Something very basic, any style you feel most comfortable with... Some tips on how to practice... But just general fundamentals for training at home. Thank you very much and once again, your videos are very much appreciated and you have my gratitude for sharing your knowledge.

[@ColArana]

Beautiful cut on that carton Skal.

[@AnnalOfHistory]

Whenever you bend a sword back into place does it make it any more weak along that point? Or does it really not affect it at all?

[@tite93]

It makes it a bit weaker every time, so it might break eventually. But that would take a LOT of abuse.

[@Fallkhar]

+Tipsy Fish No,not really I think unless you do it like 100 times and the bends are big.Because the metal has been tempered giving it flexibility and the blade just wants to be it's first shape.

[@portkapul1283]

+TheOloloya I have heard that copper (and thus bronze) loses no strength from being bent, true?

[@fanta4897]

+Tipsy Fish That usually didn't happened, but bronze swords were usually bend back very often, so you could definitelly see that the sword would become after some time much weaker. But hardened steel sword? That just won't happen.

[@abdullahsameddemir8170]

+Tipsy Fish i dont think it would make much of a problem. At most, It would be more likely to bend at the same place.

[@AlexisB-gv1tk]

That's a nice stabbard and replica Scandinavian sword from between the 8th and 11th century

[@morten1975dk]

It's ok to Call it a Viking sword skall...;0). A lot of (self proclaimed experts) are obviously running out of stuff say about swords when they go anal over this.. Thanks for the good review sir...

[@Skallagrim]

+Morten Christensen Yep, being mindful of correct terminology is all fine and good, but there is a certain line between being accurate and being pedantic. :)

[@morten1975dk]

Even Ian Peirce and Jan Petersen have called it that a couple of times ;0)

[@fatman4792]

+Skallagrim hey skall do you know the Rockwell hardness of this sword or their other Euro lines in the description it says the steel is soft but tough I was wondering how well it would hold up to heavy use and even possibly steel on steel

[@njayt9860]

triggered

[@RelativelyBest]

The blade does seem a bit soft, but toughness isn't necessarily the same thing as deformation resistance, and certainly not the same thing as hardness. Historically speaking, a softer sword that bends under stress would have been preferable to a harder sword that snaps in half, since a bent sword can be straightened and used again whereas if your sword breaks, you basically need get a new one. (Assuming you survived the battle with a broken sword.) On the other hand, the advantage of a harder sword is that it can be made sharper. Making a sword always involves some degree of compromise between the two. Modern steels and heat treatments help a lot in that regard. (Seriously, many of the swords we make today would have been considered goddamned magical back in the viking age.) Anyway, keep in mind that when it comes to swords, you pretty much get what you pay for. If you can afford an Albion or Arms & Armor blade, then yeah, you're going to get a much better weapon, obviously. It's a question of whether or not this is a good sword for it's price range. This sword costs 250 dollars, which is basically around where you start finding swords that are "okay", but you should always expect there to be some issues and shortcuts taken.

[@thatchannel195]

That's a nice modern version of a Viking Era Scandinavian sword from the 8th-11 Century.

[@TheCobrasDen1]

I just bought this same sword off Kijiji for $190. The blade was pretty bent with a twist in it and dull and scuffed from use. And it did not fit snug in the sheath. I straightened the blade and polished and sharpened it. I also added material to the inside of the sheath at the top and shaved it down until the fit was snug. It took me a bit to use it without hurting my wrist on the pommel but I got it down now. The sheath is plastic. Thin plastic. I wrapped hockey tape around it several times to make it more functional. 1060 spring steel and peened. The 11cm grip is a little too long. All and all a very good sword for the price range.

[@ravendon]

2019. Your list of all your favorite swords under $300.

[@Wanderer_of_the_Steppes]

Oh shit you really showed matt easton with that intro!

[@fartothesouth]

Nice sword......and that cut was great !!!!!

[@Agorante]

Today and for a couple more days I'm an expert on Viking swords - at least fantasy Viking swords. In a few days I'll probably forget all about it. Last night I rented the 1954 adventure movie 'Prince Valiant'. In case you have forgotten Valiant is a Viking Prince and he wields ' The Singing Sword'. The movie Viking sword looks nothing at all like the sword our host is reviewing.The movie Viking sword is about four inches wide. It looks more like a shovel than a sword. It is highly polished and of course it sings. The movie score is by the late great Franz Waxman. When Valiant needs help in a sword fight, Waxman gets the orchestra churning. When the sword sings apparently your sword arm no longer tires. This is handy because the damn sword looks very heavy. Valiant serves King Arthur in the movie and he carries Excalibur - another magic sword. I had recently watched another Knight in Shining Armor movie from the same year - "Black Shield of Falworth". That movie alas had no magic swords. Tony Curtis had to duel the bad David Farrar with a regular plausible looking sword. Both were wearing full plate armor. He dispatched Farrar with a thrust into his arm pit - very plausible. But Valiant (Robert Wagner) thrusts his super wide sword into the evil James Mason right though his mail armor. Not very plausible unless your sword is magical. Otherwise Valiant is vastly superior to ' Black Shield'. Strangely the women are nearly the same. Janet Leigh is the blond main love interest in both pictures who is accompanied by a beautiful brunette - Barbara Rush in one and Debra Paget in the other. The plot situation is also nearly identical - except Valiant has some Vikings running around wearing huge cow horns on their helmets. I'm not sure if this is meant as comic relief. 'Black Shield' has the knights wearing what appears to be sheet aluminum full body armor - very fakey. In Valiant everyone wears mail - much more credible costume choice. In Valiant they seem to have gone to Europe to use real castles. In Black Shield the whole thing was shot on a back lot with a castle that appears to be made of poster board. And of course Valiant has the over wrought Waxman score thundering along all the time. Every time some one enters or exits there seems to be another fanfare. I loved both movies.

[@jamescatlin4008]

good review of an apparently well made piece. thank you.

[@yoya.]

The gunk in the scabbard is lithium grease. The apply it to the blade to stave off rust.

[@bernardorodero8374]

In the 200$ range, this looks freaking awesome!!!!

[@chrisgoshey7388]

Just in time for my birthday!

[@cyrinaefox6828]

+Skallagrim Interesting editing at 8:38. That said, I enjoyed the review. Thank you for making it.

[@lexius8035]

hey skall that strange thing that comes out of the sheath is wax that is to prevent humidity, many swords have them so it is relatively normal

[@anthonyguitard286]

As far as i know the stuff left behind on the blade from the sheath is wax. it is used as a filler in low end scabbards to stop the blade from rattling.

[@Twinpact]

You should make a video on Bloodborne's Trick Weapons

[@EcOrdinary]

To find the point of balance for any sword-like object, simply rest the sword upon both index fingers, and carefully slide your fingers towards each other. They will always meet underneath the center of mass. It might not save you a lot of time, but it's a neat trick nevertheless.

[@RanHarasaki]

Very nice video man.

[@Bigparr43]

I have yet to see you talk about the Indian Pata sword. I would love to see your opinion of such an odd weapon

[@astrazenica7783]

looking good my man

[@astrazenica7783]

no homo ;)

[@sergionada1]

+Jacek N homozigótico

[@audeobellicus]

Next review, the Central European Stabbard. Great for going through pesky plate armor. Btw the ending made me laugh more than I should have.

[@svensvensson627]

For the money RK seems very good!

[@Malkuth-Gaming]

Thats a very nice Sharpened Metal Bar you have there ^^

[@lyconxero457]

This sword actually sounds really cool. The biggest issue I've seen you mentioned with the cheaper weapons is the edge geometry and this one looks like it would be extremely easy to sharpen. As far as the scabbard goes, I wonder if you could use a vacuum attachment and try to suck out some of that powder that's coming off on the blade. Then I figure after a few good rounds of oiling the blade that will hopefully stop showing up.

[@drios9000]

it is wax

[@xbox_cheeto5338]

0:14 that reminds me of that meme (which is dead now) where the description each time would get more and more complex but the picture it was describing would lower in quality more and more.

[@snakey934Snakeybakey]

Its interesting to see what Jessie Pinkman is up to now days.

[@connlaffan6232]

great video, looks like a great sword:)

[@Arrowdodger]

good price, handsome design. nice

[@Intrepid_Explorer]

Aww, unlucky man, they JUST ran out - I was already looking at buying their Viking blade. >_

[@zomfgroflmao1337]

I would like more knife reviews. Something coming? I would like to see some Solingen knifes in review.

[@Rutang835]

Would you ever put up a blade sharpening tutorial?

[@shadss1752]

Hey Skall, it'd be really interesting to see your opinion on how various 'gardening' or 'farm' weapons would operate. Tools, even. Pitchforks and Machete's and what not, and what would be, if any, benefits to using these weapons in place of historical or accurate swords and what not.

[@mariobalducci1864]

Nice sword love viking and medevil type swords

[@primalwolfe4711]

Very clean viking sword

[@bennettsnipes2013]

thanks for reviewing this. it is 1075 steel

[@CastIronSteak]

OOh... Skalla / Schola Gladiatoria Face off! Skalla snipes on the 'Viking Era' reference... Matt's latest video counters with 'yah, buddy, but you are holding your sword like a noob' What is next for our intrepid video-dueling pair? (I'd love for them to meet up and talk shop/spar!)

[@Gman-109]

Ronin is a good company - their inexpensive Katanas are usually pretty good for the $, and their laminated/forged stuff is really good. Their European swords for the $ are pretty decent too. Compared to Darksword stuff from here in Canada, for 1/2 the price it's pretty close IMO.

[@MangoMaster64]

Would've been cool to have seen it used with a shield maybe next viking sword review?